Rajeev K. Valvani, D.O.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spine
Sports Medicine
Dr. Raj Valvani is a board certified physiatrist specializing in
non-operative treatment of the spine and sports related musculoskeletal
injuries. Procedures performed by Dr. Valvani include epidurals, facet joints,
medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, and joint injections.
Dr. Valvani received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Michigan State
University. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
from Emory University. He then completed a sport and spine fellowship at Beth
Israel Medical Center in New York City. Prior to receiving his Medical Degree,
Dr. Valvani began his career as a Physical Therapist graduating from Duke
University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
Dr. Valvani has received numerous
awards including Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine in 2022 and 2023, Resident of
the Year and Research Project of the Year while at Emory University. He was a
medical volunteer for the New York Sevens Rugby Tournament and Harlem Wizards
Basketball while completing his sport and spine Fellowship in New York City.
Dr. Valvani is active in his community and has served with the
Special Olympics as both a basketball and soccer coach, as well as a medical
volunteer.
Dr. Valvani lives in East Cobb with his wife and three children.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his kids' soccer and basketball teams, playing sports, traveling, photography, and scuba
diving.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor Michigan (1996)
Bachelor of Science
Graduate Education
​Duke University
Durham, North Carolina (1999)
Master of Science Physical Therapy
Medical School
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan (2008)
Doctor of Osteopathy
Postgraduate Training
Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Emory University (2012)
Atlanta, Georgia
Transitional Intern Year
Botsford Hospital
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Fellowships
Sport and Spine Fellowship
Beth Israel Medical Center (2013)
New York City, New York
Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Association of Academic Physiatrists
American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Cobb Medical Society
International Spine Intervention Society